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MONROE COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION
an Initiative of the Monroe County Human Services Collaborative Network
Friday, January 6, 2012 – 8:30 – 10:05 a.m.
at United Way of Monroe County
Renee Shaw, Chair, welcomed everyone to the meeting at 8:32 a.m. Introductions were made.
Present: Renee Shaw, Salvation Army Harbor Light Substance Abuse Treatment
Micheal R. James, Family Court Governmental Units (Alternate)
Tressa Duffin, Michigan State Police Law Enforcement
Kim Ruiz, Monroe County Opportunity Program
Tatyana Ivanova, Monroe County Health Department Health Care
Larry Csokasy, Mercy Memorial Hospital Healthcare
Connie Carroll, United Way of Monroe County Fiduciary
Sue Sacks, Monroe Public Schools School
Joyce Haver for Mark Hall, Monroe County Community College School
Also Floreine Mentel, Orchard / SEMCA
Present: Mike Smith, AFL-CIO / United Way
Theresa Webster, SEMCA
Martha Kaczala, SEMCA
Amber Lange, Bedford Behavioral Health
Pam Bush, Bedford Behavioral Health
Mark Waltz, Community Pharmacist
Cheryl Wassus, Prisoner ReEnter
Paula Whitman, Paula’s House
Kate Longenbarger, Bedford Behavioral Health
Ty Guthrie, Touch Stone Recovery Residence
April Demers, Community & Youth Developer, Substance Abuse Coalition
Sandie Pierce, Staff, Substance Abuse Coalition
Excused: Ofc. Renae Peterson, Monroe City Police Law Enforcement
Sara Kurtz, Catholic Charities Monroe County Youth Serving
William Paul Nichols, Prosecutor Governmental Units
John Basile, Monroe ISD School (Alternate)
Terri Langton, Monroe ISD School (Alternate)
Toya Middlebrook, Department of Human Services Youth-Serving
Paul Neitman, Holy Cross Children’s Services Youth Serving
Dr. Arun Gupta, MD Health Care
Jennifer Sell, RPh, Mercy Memorial Hospital Health Care
Rusty Davis, United Way 2-1-1 Civic / Volunteer Groups
Kimberly Searl, Mind Body Balance Business
Danielle Collino, Youth Youth
Joe Johnson Youth
Jeff Weaver, God Works! Faith Based
Robert Kasprzak, Parent Parent
Major Mary Thomas, The Salvation Army Faith-Based (Alternate)
The meeting agenda was reviewed and approved as presented. The minutes of the November 4,
and December 9, 2011 meeting were reviewed and approved as presented.
Presentation on Training in Toronto – Lennie Alcorn and Charles Justice – postponed.
Optional Performance (Life of an Athlete) Presentation. April Demers reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation that she created following the training that Tressa Duffin and she attended in June.
The goal is to provide the training to all schools through the preseason training. Sixty percent of
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students are involved in sports; this training has a high penetration potential. Area high school
principals have expressed interest. A presentation has been made at Summerfield High School.
Highlights of the PowerPoint include:
What will help you (an athlete) reach optimal performance?
Nutrition – importance of eating protein immediately following exercise to build muscle
fiber. Suggestions include chocolate milk, fig newtons, or raisins.
Sleep – people need REM sleep which is attained by sleeping at least 8 hours. During
REM sleep, the brain is able to sleep. There is no substitute for this.
Alcohol – breaks down testosterone. Alcohol stays in your system for 4 to 5 days after
drinking. One drink impacts training for 14 days – loss of speed, slower reaction time,
less accuracy, less endurance, slower reflexes, risk of injury is twice as high, poorer
academic performance.
Marijuana use results in decreased functioning, lack of focus, quickness, and agility.
Marijuana stays in your system for 5 to 8 days with just a one-time use.
Prescription Drugs – what’s the big deal? It’s illegal to take someone else’s meds.
Changing the thinking of “Just Do It” to “Just Don’t Do It – Use Alcohol or Drugs”
Raise the bar for yourself – think about every choice you make.
Tressa Duffin added that they have obtained input from Adrian College and that the PowerPoint will
be presented at an in-service to regional athletic directors on January 16, 2012.
Underage Drinking Task Force.
The next meeting of the Underage Drinking Task Force is Monday, January 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
at United Way of Monroe County Way of Monroe County. All members are invited.
April Demers met with the High School Principals on October 27 to review goals for the year.
Gold Ribbon Challenge is underway. The Coalition will recognize those schools that conduct
peer to peer education, implement MiPHY, and use the Michigan Model curriculum.
Seven SADD Chapters are operating.
Project Outreach was held in November. The Monroe ISD sponsored a program for students that
focused on bullying, and included alcohol and drug abuse.
Planning for Alternate Spring Breaks will be done at the meeting on Monday. The hopes is that
the Bedford and Monroe YMCAs, Arthur Lesow Community Center, and the Frenchtown
Recreation Center will host events that include opportunities for community service.
Monroe County Fair – Floreine Mentel will check to see if there is a vendor who would be willing to
sell juices or other beverages at the Floral City Booth.
Tobacco and Marijuana Task Force
The next meeting to the Tobacco and Marijuana Task Force is Monday, January 9, 2012 at 1:30
p.m. at United Way of Monroe County.
Tressa Duffin reported that Michigan State Police has been awarded another $5,000 grant to
conduct tobacco sales to minor checks. Last year, 29 businesses sold to minors – students
between the ages of 14 and 17. Sue Sacks will recruit students to assist again this year.
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Theresa Webster added that tobacco prevention is a State priority and is a goal of SEMCA. They
will be enlisting the help of law enforcement, as well as community partners. Ms. Webster added
that the businesses that received violations were sent a letter and the retailer training packet.
April Demers noted that any recognition that is done locally will be coordinated with SEMCA.
(Martha Kaczala at SEMCA is coordinating the tobacco prevention efforts.)
March is when Kick Butts Day is recognized. The Coalition will be encouraging schools to
participate.
Discussion was held on synthetic drugs. There are a couple businesses that continue to sell
them even though they are illegal. The Coalition is partnering with law enforcement to ensure that
any prevention messages are coordinated with enforcement.
The City of Monroe has increased in the number of checks at the Hooka Mocha Bar because
individuals who are under 18 have been reported going there for karaoke. April Demers noted
that Lt. Gary Werner from the City of Monroe Police Department has retired; she will send him a
letter thanking him for the work he has done.
On January 31, 2012, Ken Stecker from the Michigan Prosecutor’s Office will provide an update
on the Medical Marijuana Law – changes and challenges. 10:00 a.m. at the Monroe Center.
Prescription Drug Misuse Task Force
Additional training on the use of MAPS is being planned for physicians, physician staff, and staff at
the hospital. Mark Waltz provided a video on how to use MAPS.
The Coalition will present at the annual Physicians Meeting.
The Coalition will also present at the annual spring training for law enforcement.
The drop off bins for area law enforcement stations have been received and should be installed by
the end of the month. Procedures are being developed to ensure consistency in their use.
Area pharmacies are participating in the Yellow Jug Program – for a cost of $30 a month,
pharmacies can accept substances that aren’t controlled. Larry Csokasy noted that Mercy
Memorial Macomb Pharmacy is participating.
On February 24, 2012, Dr. Gupta and Jennifer Sell will present a prescription drug program to
seniors at the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging. Lunch is at 11:30; the program is at noon.
The next Med Drop is May 5, 2012 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Curbside drop off will be featured.
April Demers noted that she would like to report to the community on the use / misuse of
prescription drugs. She will collect data regarding emergency room visits, presenting issue when
entering substance abuse treatment, and deaths as a result of prescription drug misuse.
Year to Date Expenditure / In-Kind Report
Copies of the year-end expenditure report were distributed and reviewed. For the first quarter,
$23,621.55 has been expended.
Year Five Grant Application
The year five grant is due February 22, 2012. Anyone interested in helping to draft the action
plan is welcome to participate.
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Election of Officers
The following slate was presented:
Renee Shaw Chairperson
Kim Ruiz Vice Chairperson
Micheal James At Large
Tressa Duffin At Large
Nominations were requested from the floor. Hearing none, a motion was made by Mike Smith,
seconded by Mark Waltz, to cast a unanimous ballot for the slate of officers as presented. The
motion carried.
2012 Meeting Schedule
Copies of the 2012 meeting schedule were distributed. It was noted that there are no meetings
scheduled in April and July, and that the Executive Committee meetings have been moved to
11:00 a.m. the week prior on Thursdays.
Other Business
Bedford Trade Fair – March 17 and 18, 2012. The registration form will be submitted; volunteers
will be needed to work at the booth on both Saturday and Sunday.
Theresa Webster reported that SEMCA conducted a needs assessment (through Wayne State
University) which contains a section on attitudes from pharmacies. The report should be available
in March, 2012.
Theresa Webster also reported that SEMCA is in the process of planning the annual Law
Enforcement Roundtable.
Next Meeting / Adjournment It was noted that the next regularly scheduled meeting is Friday,
February 3, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at United Way of Monroe County. There was no further business. The
meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
Recorded by: Sandie Pierce, SA Coalition
